The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-10-28
Judge EIIett's Speech at Memphis.

The formal Speech of welcome TO
Pres dent Cleveland at Memphis on
last Saturday week was delivered by
Judge II. T. Elicit, OF the Chancery
Court of Tennessee, a gentleman of
high Standing in that State. \ few
moments before Mr.. Cleveland coEclud-
ed his remarks in reply, Judge Elicit.
who had been standing with his hat of
close TO the President. sat down and was
overcome by the heat. In few min
u;es he WAS dead, but the immense
crowd who had followed the President
TO the Cotton and Merchants Exchange
knew nothing of the sad occurrence
Judge Ellett's speech is exceptionally
appropriate and eloquent. He said
NOU have recently participated in a cele-
brAtiOn OF the Tooth anniversary OF the for
nation OF the Constitution OF the United
States. and you have beheld the multitudes
OF our fellow countrymen fiOcking fIom
every direction TO the spot where that instru-
ment was fashioned, ana renewing their
VOWS OF fealty az the shrine OF that grandest
monument Of human wisdom. Let me say
sir. that the Southern heart was in full sym
pathy with that Interesting occasion, and
that nowhere al through this broad land
will you ind more loyalty To tha ConstItu-
tion OF the United States, and TO the Gov
eminent created by IL. t6an among the
people OF the Southern States.
Differences OF opinion as to its true theory
ana its proper construction Ia some points
existed from its very creation, and contro-
versy has often been angry and bitter.
One great and important Interest in the
progress Of things became sectiOnaliZed, and
out Of u rose a question OF Constitutional
Interpretation which was regarded by South
ern people aS so vital to their rights and in
teTeSts that they committed their solution to
the arbitration OF arms but, Mr. President,
they have bowed 10 the stern logic Of events
until they they have, in a frank aud manly
way, accepted the result of the struggle as
hnal settlement OF all questions IN dispute:
and they have since labOred with rare cour-
age, fOrtitude and cheerfulness to accommo-
date themselves TO their new conditions, TO
reconstruct their broken fortunes, and TO
contribute as far aa possible TO the general
prosperity and happiness OF the whole
country.
As one practical result accomplished By
the conflict the theory Ot the right OF a State
to withdraw from the Federal compact was
Ove-thrOwn and the indestructibility of the
American Union was established on the
irmest foundations. The chief element of
diScord has been removed forever and
though questions will continue to arise about
which men may differ, and differ earnestly,
1t is settled beyond appeal that for alI abuses
and grievances that may arise from the ac-
tim OF the General Government the remedy
must hereafter be sought within the pale OF
the Uuion and under the forms of establish
ed Law.
There I: a distinguishing feature OF this
occasion which invests il with peculiar inter-
est. Heretofore Presidential progresses
have usually been of a political character
and have been without the grace end charm
afforded by the female presence and influ-
ence. In these respects the present event is
exceptional. We ali rejoice that YOU are
accompanied by Mrs Cleveland and we are
glad of an opportunity TO lay at her feet our
tribute OF homage and admiration. To her
fellow -cOuntrywnnen her presence Is eSpec-
tally gratifying They are proud to have
such a representative OF their sex as the pre-
siding spirit OF the EXecutjvs Mansion and
Mt the head or society at the National Cant
tai, and to know that in fhe discharge OF all
her duties she is constantly winning "golden
opinions from all sorts Of people," On he
hslf Of the ladi : Of Memphis l beg YOU to
present TO Ter their cordial and respectful
sa utatiols.